In February, we reported on the Washingtonian’s bracket to determine the most “DC” movie of all time. Much to our sadness, the Mr. T-starring DC Cab did not win, but top honors went to the classic Watergate drama All the President’s Men. AtPM beat out lobbyist ode Thank You for Smoking for the top prize, […]
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Your pre-March bracket: What’s the DCy-est film ever?
Many movies take place in DC to make use of its proximity to politics and major cultural institutions like the Smithsonian. Others just happen to take place in the city. It’s fun to see DC represented on the screen in a variety of ways, but the question remains: which is really the DC movie? It’s […]
Continue readingWin a FREE 1TB HARD DRIVE for coming to the New Media Center!
Midterms season is in full swing, and students are starting work on their big end-of-year projects. But where do you store your giant video project? If only you could get a new flash drive or hard drive for free… Good news: our friends at the New Media Center are giving them away! If you attend […]
Continue readingBrave our Halloween giveaway and you might win a free movie!
We’ve been getting into the Halloween spirit for a while now. Time to share some of it with you! In preparation for everyone’s favorite terror-based holiday, we’re giving away digital copies of True Blood Season 4, Hitchcock, and Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2, Which one will you get? It’s random! Maybe that’s the scariest part. […]
Continue readingCelebrate Shark Week and win a copy of Jaws!
Shark Week, the Discovery Channel’s annual celebration of all things sharktacular, kicked off yesterday. We’re all fans of Shark Week (and for that matter Sharknado), so wanted to celebrate somehow. To commemorate the occasion, we’re giving away a digital copy of Jaws, indisputably the greatest of all shark movies. For a chance to win, leave […]
Continue readingFinals approach, and it’s too hot out, so have a free movie!
It’s 86 degrees in Washington right now. Wasn’t it just snowing a few weeks ago? As the semester rolls to a close and summer is bounding over the horizon, you probably need an excuse to stay in and relax. You’re in luck: we’re giving away another batch of digital copies of movies! This time, you […]
Continue readingThe Oscar giveaway is over
Thanks to everyone on the blog, Facebook, Twitter, and at the desk who entered our movie giveaway. The turnout was very strong! We’ve notified the winners. Look for another movie giveaway in the future!
Continue readingOscar Cleanup Giveaway
We’ve been excited about the Oscars for a while, and now that they’re over, there’s sort of a big void left. What better way to fill that void than to give away some Oscar-nominated movies? We’re giving away six Oscar-nominated movies: The Artist Argo Flight The Iron Lady Pulp Fiction Sting For a chance to […]
Continue readingEnter the Eco-Comedy Video Competition
Attention aspiring filmmakers: Interested in plying your craft for a good cause, getting some publicity in local film circles, and winning some money? AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking and the Sierra Club have teamed up for the 2013 Eco-Comedy Film Competition. Entrants are asked to make a short, funny YouTube video that draws attention to […]
Continue readingWin The Dark Knight Trilogy!
To celebrate the start of the semester, we’re giving away a digital copy of The Dark Knight Trilogy, which includes all three of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises). For a chance to win, leave a comment naming all three of the actors who have portrayed Harvey Dent/Two-Face […]
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